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Keystone Academy Trust - ICT Managed Service

KEYSTONE ACADEMY TRUST

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24 Feb 2026 at 18:06

Summary of the contracting process

Keystone Academy Trust is inviting tenders for a comprehensive ICT Managed Service aimed at supporting seven primary schools, alongside the delivery of relevant project work and user training services. This procurement is classified within the services industry category, specifically focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, internet provision, and support. The open procurement method invites competitive bids under a flexible procedure. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with significant dates including an enquiry period deadline on 13 March 2026 and the closure of the tender period on 7 April 2026. The project value is between £1,500,000 and £1,800,000, and services will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive managed services, network equipment, and local area network solutions. SMEs with expertise in IT consultancy and support that can demonstrate strong quality and competitive pricing—aligned with the award criteria of quality (60%) and price (40%)—would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The long-term nature of the contract, which spans from December 2026 to December 2031, ensures stable business growth potential for the successful bidder. Companies with a track record of servicing educational institutions will be especially suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Keystone Academy Trust - ICT Managed Service

Notice Description

A full outsourced managed service for 7 primary schools Delivery of relevant project work Education support service to train users

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016679-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30213000 - Personal computers

32410000 - Local area network

32420000 - Network equipment

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Dec 2026 - 21 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KEYSTONE ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

MOXTON EDUCATION LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNE
Postcode
PE10 9QS
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Newark

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